Conceptual development of an intensive exercise program for glioma patients (ActiNO): summary of clinical experience.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Exercise proved to reduce cancer-related symptoms and prolong survival in some cancer types. However, brain tumor patients are often advised against strenuous exercise. Here, we summarize our experience with a submaximal exercise program for glioma patients: ActiNO (Active in Neuro-Oncology).

Methods

Glioma patients were invited to participate in the program. Since 2011, a sports scientist individualized two one-hour sessions per week adapted to the patients' symptoms. One session consisted of bicycle ergometry (average workload: 75% of maximum heart rate), the other of whole-body resistance training. Both sessions were further complimented by coordinative elements. Cardiorespiratory fitness was assessed using the "Physical Work Capacity" procedure. Patients were fol

SUBMITTER: Jost J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10322750 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature